Project 10073 Record — UFO Observation 20 July 1963, Yellow Springs, Ohio

This document contains the records for a UFO sighting reported on July 20, 1963, in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The observer, a civilian, reported seeing a yellow-white light that appeared larger than the stars. The object was observed for approximately two minutes and was described as dropping three to five small, tear-drop-shaped objects before disappearing. The observer noted that the phenomenon was initially behind a tree before moving into the open. The Air Force's Aerial Phenomena Office, under Project Blue Book, investigated the report. The official comments from the investigating officer, Lt. Colonel Hector Quintanilla, Jr., noted that the description provided to the Duty Officer was similar to that of a 'garmet bag hot air balloon.' However, because the observer failed to return the requested AF Form 117, the case was officially classified as having 'insufficient data for evaluation.' The file includes correspondence from the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base requesting the observer to provide further details, as well as the blank questionnaire forms provided to the witness.